Quick answer
The 1990 Dodge OMNI, the latest model year on record, is 163.4″ long, 66.1″ wide and 53.1″ tall on a 99.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,299 lb. At 13.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Dodge OMNI generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1979, when the new car was 5.5″ longer than the 1978 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1986: 99 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 53.5″ | 99.2″ | 2,136 lb |
| 1979–1981 | 168.9″ | 65.7″ | 52.8″ | 98″ | 2,227 lb |
| 1982–1985 | 168.5″ | 66.1″ | 52″ | 98″ | 2,161 lb |
| 1986 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 53.1″ | 100″ | 2,260 lb |
| 1990 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 53.1″ | 99.2″ | 2,299 lb |
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
OMNI year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 99.2″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 100″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 162.2″ | 66.1″ | 99.2″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 165″ | 65.7″ | 99.2″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 165″ | 65.7″ | 99.2″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 168.5″ | 66.1″ | 98″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 170.9″ | 66.1″ | 97.6″ | 3 | |
| 1980 | 169.3″ | 66.1″ | 98″ | 2 | |
| 1979 | 168.9″ | 65.7″ | 98″ | 2 | |
| 1978 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 99.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a OMNI fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 383 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.1″ | 68.1″ | −2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 99.2″ | 98.4″ | +0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,299 lb | 2,782 lb | −483 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
OMNI against its rivals
Next to the BMW M3, Chevrolet Nova and Isuzu Stylus, the OMNI is the shortest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge OMNI (this car) | 1990 | 163.4″ | 66.1″ | 2,299 lb |
| BMW M3 | 1989 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 2,866 lb |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1988 | 166.5″ | 64.6″ | 2,231 lb |
| Isuzu Stylus | 1991 | 165″ | 66.1″ | 2,141 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the OMNI or the BMW M3?
The 1989 BMW M3 is 7.9″ longer and 567 lb heavier than the 1990 OMNI.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 OMNI model years, 1978 to 1990. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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